estradiol - medicine shortage information

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Product details Supply Impact Dates Further Details
ESTRADOT 100 estradiol 100 microgram transdermal drug delivery system sachet
AUST R: 338060
Active ingredients:
estradiol

Dosage form:
Drug delivery system, transdermal

Sponsor:
Sandoz Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800 726 369

From
17 Jan 2024
to
31 Jul 2026

Shortage status:
Current

Availability:
Unavailable

Reason:
Manufacturing

Management action:
An overseas-registered product has been approved for supply under Section 19A. See the website and search for the active ingredient: www.tga.gov.au/resources/section-19a-approvals

ESTRADOT 25 estradiol 25 microgram transdermal drug delivery system sachet
AUST R: 338056
Active ingredients:
estradiol

Dosage form:
Drug delivery system, transdermal

Sponsor:
Sandoz Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800 726 369

From
04 Aug 2023
to
31 Jul 2026

Shortage status:
Current

Availability:
Unavailable

Reason:
Manufacturing

Management action:
An overseas-registered product has been approved for supply under Section 19A. See the website and search for the active ingredient: www.tga.gov.au/resources/section-19a-approvals

ESTRADOT 37.5 estradiol 37.5 microgram transdermal drug delivery system sachet
AUST R: 338057
Active ingredients:
estradiol

Dosage form:
Drug delivery system, transdermal

Sponsor:
Sandoz Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800726369

From
08 Jan 2026
to
16 Feb 2026

Shortage status:
Current

Availability:
Unavailable

Reason:
Manufacturing

Management action:
The sponsor is working to expedite the next shipment.

ESTRADOT 50 estradiol 50 microgram transdermal drug delivery system sachet
AUST R: 338058
Active ingredients:
estradiol

Dosage form:
Drug delivery system, transdermal

Sponsor:
Sandoz Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800 726 369

From
27 Oct 2023
to
31 Jul 2026

Shortage status:
Current

Availability:
Unavailable

Reason:
Manufacturing

Management action:
An overseas-registered product has been approved for supply under Section 19A. See the website and search for the active ingredient: www.tga.gov.au/resources/section-19a-approvals

ESTRADOT 75 estradiol 75 microgram transdermal drug delivery system sachet
AUST R: 338059
Active ingredients:
estradiol

Dosage form:
Drug delivery system, transdermal

Sponsor:
Sandoz Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800 726 369

From
28 Nov 2023
to
31 Jul 2026

Shortage status:
Current

Availability:
Unavailable

Reason:
Manufacturing

Management action:
An alternative brand is available. An overseas-registered product has been approved for supply under Section 19A. See the website and search for the active ingredient: www.tga.gov.au/resources/section-19a-approvals